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Gütenbach, Germany

Full City Profile

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,322 Population 37/sq mi density
2,710 ft Elevation 826 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$31,313 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,600 home value, $403/mo rent
Gütenbach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches. The area receives 31.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,710 ft (826 m)
Area35.5 sq mi (91.9 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates48.0500°N, 8.1500°W
TimezoneEurope/Berlin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.6"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 31.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.43"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

649 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M3.5 on Jun 27, 2024.

Feb 22, 2003 4 km W of Rambervillers, France M5.0 122 km
Mar 22, 2003 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany M4.7 66 km
Jan 4, 2009 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland M4.5 133 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland M4.5 134 km
May 8, 1992 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 133 km
May 8, 1992 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 133 km
May 15, 1992 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.4 133 km
Mar 22, 2023 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France M4.4 127 km
Nov 22, 1997 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland M4.4 120 km
Nov 16, 1995 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland M4.3 112 km
May 6, 2003 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland M4.3 140 km
Jun 28, 2004 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland M4.2 61 km
Aug 24, 1996 1 km E of Sirnach, Switzerland M4.2 92 km
Jun 4, 2024 2 km NNW of Unteriberg, Switzerland M4.2 118 km
May 14, 1999 9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland M4.2 139 km
Dec 30, 1992 2 km SW of Ühlingen-Birkendorf, Germany M4.2 40 km
May 12, 2005 1 km NW of Oensingen, Switzerland M4.2 90 km
Feb 11, 2012 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland M4.2 105 km
Mar 4, 2000 2 km NW of Sennwald, Switzerland M4.1 132 km
Jun 26, 2021 2 km SE of Hœrdt, France M4.1 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1601 LAKE LUCERNE Eruption + Earthquake 4.0 m 8 142 km
1996 LAKE BRIENZ Meteorological 0.5 m 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.7 in
February 32°F (-0°C) 4.5 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 4.0 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.9 in
May 51°F (10°C) 4.7 in
June 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in
July 67°F (19°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in Driest
October 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
November 37°F (3°C) 5.1 in
December 33°F (0°C) 5.4 in Wettest

Gütenbach has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 32°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and September the driest (3.6").

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